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- Union County
- 3/17/25
- 03/27/2025
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission meeting on March 17th focused on updates to the stormwater ordinance, the management of impervious surfaces on residential properties, and various community environmental initiatives. Attendees addressed ongoing concerns regarding council responsiveness to expert feedback and discussed measures to improve local environmental conditions.
- NJ
- Union County
- 2/17/25
- 02/18/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission, during its recent meeting held via Zoom, engaged in a discussion about a proposed stormwater ordinance that could impact local development projects. The ordinance aims to address stormwater management, focusing heavily on runoff control, groundwater recharge, and pollution reduction. However, the meeting revealed ongoing debates regarding the thresholds for exempt and minor developments, as well as concerns about the clarity and practicality of the ordinance’s language.
- NJ
- Union County
- 2/3/25
- 02/18/2025
- 77 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The latest meeting of the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission focused on advancing sustainability initiatives, including encouraging local restaurants to adopt an opt-in model for utensils and condiments in takeout orders, and proposing effective stormwater management solutions for a local property. Discussion also covered community engagement in environmental projects, such as a tree giveaway and the adopt-a-drain program.
- NJ
- Union County
- 1/20/25
- 01/22/2025
- 76 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission’s recent meeting centered around refining the township’s stormwater ordinance, organizing local environmental events, and discussing budget allocations for upcoming initiatives. The commission deliberated on making the stormwater management process more accessible for homeowners, while also planning community engagement activities like the Clean Water Challenge and a cork recycling program.
- NJ
- Union County
- 1/6/25
- 01/22/2025
- 46 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission meeting on January 6, conducted via Zoom, highlighted several key environmental initiatives. The standout discussion focused on the “No More Scary Drain” contest’s success, which promotes the “Adopt a Drain” program. This competition, a collaboration with Chatham, has not only increased local drain adoption and cleanups but also gained national recognition as a model for similar efforts across the United States. Other topics included discussions on remote meeting legality, budget requests for environmental projects, and ongoing community engagement efforts.
